[nobbygon (Angus)]

Hi everyone,

I have researched EQ6 piers quite a bit now but the majority of threads end in people knowing someone who fabricated them something and that’s the end. I have no experience in metal working nor do I know anyone who does.

I just want to know how you guys have pier mounted your EQ6s. I may be missing something but the hardest part seems to be getting an adapter to seat the mount head on.

I have been thinking about getting the Skywatcher pier mount (link below), not attaching the base/wheels and welding a plate onto the bottom the bolting it to the concrete. Can anyone see an issue with this?

http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...sp?id=MAS-030M

The only issue is that it costs $400 and a DIY pier could potentially cost $100-200. The nice thing is though, is it comes with the EQ6 head on it. No need for an adapter.

So yeah, what have you done for your EQ6? Any help will be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Gus.